An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Dropbox + Box
Transfer files from Dropbox to Box
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Box
It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Dropbox and Box can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Dropbox
Watch Files in Dropbox
Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.
Then these actions happen in Box and Box
Download a File in Dropbox
Downloads a file from a specified folder.
Upload a File in Box
Uploads a new file.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Transfer files from Dropbox to Box.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Dropbox and Box to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Dropbox to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Connect Box to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Box account, using Box credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Make.com.
Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox
Choose the following trigger: Watch Files (Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.).
Then set up an Action for Dropbox
Choose this action: Download a File (Downloads a file from a specified folder.).
Then set up another Action for Box
Choose this action: Upload a File (Uploads a new file.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Dropbox and Box.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Transfer files from Dropbox to Box!
Related Automation Templates
Supported triggers and actions
New file in folder
Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
triggerbyiftttNew or modified file or folder
New or modified file or folder
triggerbypipedreamNew folder
Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedreamWatch files
Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.
triggerbyintegromatNew file
Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.
triggerbypabbly-connectpipedream
Upload file
Copy an already-existing file from another service to Box.
actionbyzapierintegratelyUpload file from url
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Box at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
actionbyiftttUpload a file
Uploads a new file.
actionbyintegromatpipedreamCreate folder
Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.
actionbyzapierintegratelySearch content
Search content
actionbypipedreamAppend to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
actionbyifttt
Apps you need
Make.com (Integromat) is a powerful automation tool that enables users to connect their favorite apps, services, and devices without any coding skills. With its unique features, users can automate even complex integrations easily and efficiently, saving time and effort. Integromat allows to connect apps and automate processes in a few clicks.
